Milone optioned to Triple-A

At about 2 p.m. Saturday, the A’s announced that they have optioned lefty Tommy Milone to Triple-A Sacramento to make room on the roster for Jeff Samardzija, who is supposed to arrive at the Coliseum at some point Saturday.

Milone is 6-3 with a 3.55 ERA. In his past 11 starts, including a six-inning, shutout performance Friday, he’s 6-0, 2.62.

The A’s must make another roster move Monday when Jason Hammel reports to the club.